Throughout the ages, the lavender plant has been revered for its sweet aroma and healing qualities. The sweet scent of lavender has been recognized for thousands of years and the plant has been a coveted herb since the dawn of man. The word lavender comes from the Latin phrase lavera, which means “to wash.” Lavender is a member of the mint family and is found in the Mediterranean region, Northern and Eastern Africa and parts of India. It grows low to the ground and boasts beautiful white, purple, and blue flowers throughout the summer and fall seasons.
Lavender, the Goddess of Essential Oils. She is a nurturer. A goddess of the plant world known for her ability to engender beauty, heal wounds and give emotional support in times of need. A true goddess who brings about love and beauty to those who embrace her. Her name is Lavender and she is among the most versatile essential oils in our history.
Lavender is known for being soothing and calming, so it makes sense that it also gets rid of negative energy. It can help treat depression and prolonged sadness by bringing feelings of harmony and happiness.
The relaxing scent of lavender makes it a great aromatherapy for people suffering from depression.
it’s a multipurpose oil that can have anti-inflammatory, antifungal, antidepressant, antiseptic, antibacterial, and antimicrobial properties.
Lavender can be used to help heal minor burns and bug bites, also help with digestive issues such as nausea, vomiting, upset stomach, and abdominal swelling.
Lavender relaxes your mind and body. It helps you reach a deeper spiritual connection through your meditative work. Your third-eye chakra connects well to the pleasing aroma of lavender. Your intuition and spiritual understanding can become heightened from incorporating lavender into your meditation.
Lavender oil provides spiritual healing. The gentleness of lavender encourages compassion while helping to soothe deep sadness. Lavender conjures feelings of balance and emotional well being.
Highly spiritual individuals use it to cleanse and soothe the soul and prepare it for spiritual work. It also balances and stabilizes the physical, etheric and astral bodies. Use lavender essential oil to bring your higher and lower chakras into harmony with each other so that the divine can freely flow within your being.
Lavender oil encourages feelings of tranquility and peace. It allows for you to remain calm during times of stress.
- Use a few drops in your bath to relax and calm your body mind and spirit.
- Sprinkle a few drops of lavender oil on your pillow before you go to sleep.
- Use a drop of lavender on any skin blemish.
- Make a calming cup of tea from the lavender flowers – just add hot water and let seep for 5 minutes. Add some lavender to your body lotion or massage oil for a calming healing experience
- Add a few drops of lavender to some witch hazel and cleanse your face with it. Add a few drops to some white vinegar and baking soda and clean with it.
Blending with Other Essential Oils: Lavender essential oil blends well with bergamot, black pepper, cedarwood, chamomile, clary sage, clove, cypress, eucalyptus, geranium, grapefruit, juniper, lemon, lemongrass, mandarin, marjoram, patchouli, peppermint, rose, rosemary, tea tree, thyme, and vetiver.